The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has secured the freedom of one Ibrahim Abubakar, a Nigerian held in Saudi Arabia for alleged drug trafficking. Ibrahim was released after three years of incarceration in the Middle Eastern country following presentations from investigation reports by NDLEA that exonerated him. Abubakar was arrested upon arrival … Read more
The collapse of out-of-court settlement of the logjam over the sack of local government councils in Oyo State may have created a slippery path for Governor Seyi Makinde in local government administration and ultimately, the journey to 2023, writes Southwest Bureau Chief BISI OLADELE Governor Seyi Makinde has been projected in the public sphere as … Read more
The Supreme Court has laid to rest the hyped review of its February 13th judgement nullifying the governorship electoral victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State. The apex court affirmed its earlier judgement, dismissed the application for a review filed by the APC and its sacked Governor-elect, David Lyon, insisting that there … Read more
There is currently crisis in the camp of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of the Boko Haram sect. Ba’a Idirisa, son of late Muhammed Yusuf, who is leader of the group in Nigeria, has been killed, according to sources. Yusuf is the founder of the sect. His son was reportedly killed … Read more
A yet to be identified man was on Tuesday allegedly beaten to death by men of the Rivers State Task Force. The man was suspected to be a Bureau de change operator near the Presidential Hotel. Spokesman of the state police command, Nnamdi Omoni confirmed the death, saying the matter was being investigated. Read Also: … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a 26-year-old corps member, Oluwatosin Medaiyese before an Osun State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo for alleged impersonation. The charge presented by the prosecution counsel read, “That you Oluwatosin Medaiyese “M” on or before 30th January 2020 at Osogbo did falsely represent yourself as Hon. Justice Aliyu … Read more
In a ceremony that was witnessed by President of the the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi and 11 others as chairman and members of the National Assembly Service … Read more
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, convicted and sentenced former National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, to 39 years imprisonment for money laundering. The court, in a judgment by Justice Okon Abang, found Metuh and his firm, Destra Investment Ltd, guilty on the entire seven-count charge the Economic and … Read more
Catholics in Nigeria are marking Ash Wednesday wearing black attires to protest against the rate of security challenges in the country. The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria were quoted in a statement asking faithful to wear black or at least black armbands as a sign of mourning and solidarity with the victims of kidnapping and other … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a 26-year-old corps member, Oluwatosin Medaiyese before an Osun State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo for alleged impersonation. The charge slammed against him read:, “That you Oluwatosin Medaiyese “M” on or before 30th January 2020 at Osogbo did falsely represent yourself as Hon. Justice Aliyu Jimoh to … Read more
The weekly FEC meeting that holds every wednesday is presently in session at the Executive Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting that is presided by President Buhari , also has in attendance,Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, the National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (retd.), and the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr … Read more
Investigations has revealed that at least three illegal orphanage homes popularly known as baby factory, have been discovered in Imo state. The investigation in Owerri followed after a series of disturbing discussions around some persons on the business of child trafficking while using the orphanage homes as a cover up in Imo. Some areas as … Read more
The Igbo National Council, INC, on Tuesday, handed down a ninety days ultimatum to the governors of the five states of the South East zone, to establish a regional security outfit just like the Northern and South West regions did. The warning came from the statement issued in Owerri, by the INC, National President, Chilos … Read more
A community leader, Mr. Wale Edun, has been reportedly killed by a tipper driver at Iyana-Iyesi area of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Ogun State. EkoHotBlog learnt that the incident that happened late Tuesday, led to a mob action as irate youths went after the driver, who took heels immediately he realised he had crushed Edun to … Read more
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, has said Nigerians must uphold the tenets of moral, religious, and cultural values to put an end to terrorist attacks and insecurity in the country. Mustapha, represented by Permanent Secretary SGF office, Dr Amina Shamaki, said this at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry … Read more
German champions Bayern Munich beats 10-man Chelsea 3-0 in their UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League first-leg round of 16 clash at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. It was Chelsea’s heaviest ever margin of defeat in a home game in European competition. Bayern Munich in the second half, scored three goals through Serge Gnabry who had a … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has joined forces with the authorities of Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria, to develop a curriculum on anti-corruption, cyber crimes and forensic studies in Nigeria. In order to achieve this, the Commission, on Tuesday, signed a memorandum of understanding, MoU, with the officials of ABU on the development … Read more
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Bitrus Bewarang, said two local coaches have been shortlisted for the vacant Super Falcons coaching job. In an interview with Bewarang, he also disclosed that seven other coaches have also been listed for the roles of goalkeeper trainer and assistant coach. He said their choices were based … Read more
Shortly after the former spokesman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh was sentenced to 7-year jail term for graft, Kayode Ogundamisi hoped that former aviation minister, Femi Fani Kayode would be the next to be arraigned. Ogundamisi, who is a die-hard advocate of the APC led Buhari administration, tweeted on Tuesday, “Welfare check … Read more
The House of Representatives has reacted to Nigerians criticising the parliament for ordering 400 exotic cars and the jumbo pay its members earn. You recall we reported on February 18, 2020, that the lawmakers were acquiring 2020 model of Toyota Camry argued that officials in the executive arm of government spend more on themselves. Chairman … Read more